The Rules-Confirmations-Public
Elections Committee recommended deferment of the proposed amendments to Rule
Nos. 20 and 27 to the Rules of Procedure of the Metropolitan Council. Mr. Ferrell
moved to defer the amendments, which motion was seconded and adopted without
objection.

The Rules-Confirmations-Public
Elections Committee recommended approval of the following proposed amendment
to Rule No. 47:

Rule 47
By adding the following new provisions at the end of the rule:

No person, including the
Vice Mayor or Members of Council, shall use cellular telephones or similar
communicative devices in the Council Chamber or in committee rooms during a
session in those areas.

Reappointment of Mr. Thomas
Epperson to the Metropolitan Action Commission for a term expiring February
2, 2004. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the
appointment, and Mr. Ferrell moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded
and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Reappointment of Ms. Betty
Marshall to the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority for a term expiring
April 5, 2005. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended
the appointment, and Mr. Ferrell moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded
and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Reappointment of Mr. Tim
K. Garrett to the CATV Special Committee for a term expiring March 1, 2004.
The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment,
and Mr. Ferrell moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted
by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Reappointment of Ms. D.
Billye Sanders to the Public Library Board for a term expiring April 6, 2008.
The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment,
and Mr. Ferrell moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted
by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Reappointment of Ms. Diane Neighbors to the Social Services Commission for a
term expiring April 3, 2006. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee
recommended the appointment, and Mr. Ferrell moved for confirmation, which motion
was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Reappointment of Ms. Kathy
Austin to the Traffic and Parking Commission for a term expiring April 3, 2006.
The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment,
and Mr. Ferrell moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted
by a unanimous vote of the Council.

A resolution approving a
contract for wood waste processing and disposal between The Metropolitan Government
of Nashville and Davidson County and Jackson White d/b/a Environmental Wood
Recycling. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public
Works Committees. Mr. Knoch moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was
seconded. After discussion, Mr. Ferrell called for the previous question, which
motion was seconded and failed by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Greer moved
to defer action on the resolution, which motion was seconded. Ms. Beehan moved
table the motion to defer, which motion was seconded and adopted by a roll call
vote of the Council. After discussion, Mr. Bogen called for the previous question,
which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. The matter
recurred on the motion to adopt the resolution, which motion was adopted by
the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Gentry, Gilmore, Black,
Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Stanley, Loring,
McClendon, Hausser, Haddox, Bogen, Shulman, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner,
Williams, Lineweaver (26); "Noes" Briley, Tucker, Nollner, Greer,
Whitmore, Hand, Summers, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway (11); "Abstaining"
Wallace (1).

A resolution encouraging
Country Music Television to give songwriter credits on videos. Mr. Waters requested
permission to withdraw the resolution, which permission was granted by the unanimous
vote of the Council.

A resolution approving a
grant to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan
Board of Health, from the State of Tennessee, Department of Health, to provide
access to adequate prenatal and child wellness programs under the Tennessee
Early Childhood Development Act of 1994. The resolution was approved by the
Budget and Finance and Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committees. Mr.
Gentry moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted
by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker,
Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Balthrop, Brown,
Ponder, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore,
Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter,
Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).

A resolution approving a
grant agreement by and between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and
Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Health Department, and
the State of Tennessee, Department of Health, for the provision of HIV/AIDS
prevention and surveillance. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance
and Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committees. Mr. Gentry moved to adopt
the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote:
"Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner,
Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Stanley, Loring,
McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers,
Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins,
Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).

A resolution approving a
grant to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan
Board of Health, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau
of Primary Health Care, for health care for the homeless in the amount of $462,880.00.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Health, Hospitals
and Social Services Committees. Mr. Gentry moved to adopt the resolution, which
motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell,
Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan,
Campbell, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer,
Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola,
Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams,
Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).

An ordinance to amend Title
17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by applying the Urban Design Overlay
(UDO) District to various parcels in the Music Row area along portions of Music
Square East, Music Square West, 14th Avenue South, 16th Avenue South and 17th
Avenue South, portions of Broadway, McGavock Street, Division Street, Music
Circle East, and Demonbreun Street, (29.45 acres), classified CF, (Proposal
No. 2001UDO-002U-10), all of which is more particularly described herein. Upon
motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the
Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice
vote of the Council.

An ordinance adopting a
new chapter to the Metropolitan Code entitled the "Nashville Living Wage".
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to
the Budget and Finance Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance amending Section
7.16.030 of the Metropolitan Code by adding a portion of McGavock Pike to the
list of streets, roads or avenues that a retail liquor store may front or abut
and therefore continue to operate, provided the location held a valid certificate
of compliance and license to sell liquor at retail on October 5, 1990, when
Metropolitan Ordinance No. 090-1339 became effective. Upon motion duly seconded,
the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Public Safety-Beer, Wine
and Whiskey Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance authorizing
Centex to participate with the Metropolitan Government, Department of Water
and Sewerage Services, for the construction of Project Nos. 99-SL-206 &
97-SG-84, Willowmet Phase 1 Subdivision and Owl Creek Trunk Sewer. Upon motion
duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget
and Finance and Public Works Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance authorizing
Pulte Homes, Tennessee LP, hereinafter known as "PULTE" to participate
with the Metropolitan Government, Department of Water and Sewerage Services,
hereinafter known as "METRO" for the construction of Project No. 97-SG-84,
Owl Creek Trunk Sewer. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading
and was referred to the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees by a
voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance authorizing
a participation agreement between Phillips Builders, Inc., hereinafter known
as "PHILLIPS BUILDERS" and the Metropolitan Government, Department
of Water and Sewerage Services, hereinafter known as "METRO" for the
construction, operation and maintenance costs of the Wyntergrace Farms Pump
Station and Force Main, Project No. 99-SL-238. Upon motion duly seconded, the
bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance and Public
Works Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance approving and
authorizing the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation to execute
an agreement accepting the donation of a parcel of property from JDN Realty
Corporation for use as part of the park and greenway system. Upon motion duly
seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission,
Budget and Finance, Parks, Library, Recreation and Auditorium and Planning,
Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance amending Article
II and Article III of Chapter 2.04 of the Metropolitan Code relating to Standards
for Ethical Conduct and Council Board of Ethical Conduct by revising the standards
and the procedures for handling of complaints of misconduct. Upon motion duly
seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Rules-Confirmations-Public
Elections Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance amending Section
13.20.020 of the Metropolitan Code by requiring adequate notice to abutting
property owners prior to excavation work in streets, roads, alleys or rights-of-way
and notice of construction work to district members of council. The Public Works
Committee recommended deferment of the bill. Mr. Shulman moved to defer action
on the bill, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance to amend Title
17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R10 District to
OL District properties at 105 Whitsett Road and the south margin of Whitsett
Road (unnumbered), opposite Sterling Boone Drive (2.26 acres)(Proposal No. 2000Z-102U-11),
all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved
by the Planning Commission and the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee
recommended indefinite deferment. Ms. McClendon moved to defer action indefinitely
on the bill, the bill being requested by Jim Fleming - Music Row Printing, which
motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance approving a
lease agreement by and between the United States of America, Department of the
Army, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting
by and through the Board Parks and Recreation for a parcel of property adjacent
to the Cheatham Lock and Dam. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance,
Parks, Library, Recreation and Auditorium and Planning, Zoning and Historical
Committees. Mr. Jenkins moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion
was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance approving an
agreement for a conservation easement by and between John J. Kuczma, Jr. and
The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and
through the Board of Parks and Recreation. The bill was approved by the Budget
and Finance, Parks, Library, Recreation and Auditorium and Planning, Zoning
and Historical Committees. Mr. Stanley moved to pass the bill on second reading,
which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance accepting a
grant agreement between the State of Tennessee, Department of Children's Services
and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for the provision
of juvenile accountability incentive block grant program services. The bill
was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Waters moved to pass the
bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote
of the Council.

An ordinance approving the
sale of certain property held by The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and
Davidson County, Tennessee (Map 92-6, Parcel 193; Batavia Street). The bill
was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance and Planning, Zoning
and Historical Committees. Mr. Whitmore moved to pass the bill on second reading,
which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2001-680

An ordinance authorizing
the sale of certain property described herein (part of Parcel 411, Tax Map 91-10)
located north of Briley Parkway and west of Hite Avenue, to the State of Tennessee
in conjunction with the construction of Project No. 19003-2184-44. The bill
was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Public Works, and
Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Ms. Hand moved to pass the bill
on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of
the Council.

An ordinance authorizing
the acquisition of property by negotiation or condemnation (Proposal No. 2001M-025G-02)
for the purpose of acquiring utility easements for use in public projects of
the Metropolitan Government and specifically with relation to State of Tennessee
highway widening Project Nos. 99-SG-170 and 99-WG-159, I-65 from Trinity Lane
to Vietnam Veterans Boulevard, water and sewer. The bill was approved by the
Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and
Historical Committees. Mr. Knoch moved to pass the bill on second reading, which
motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2001-682

An ordinance authorizing
the acquisition of property by negotiation or condemnation (Proposal No. 2001M-002G-10)
for the purpose of acquiring utility easements for use in public projects of
The Metropolitan Government and specifically with relation to State of Tennessee
highway widening Project Nos. 99-SG-195 and 99-WG-190, Old Hickory Boulevard
at Granny White Pike, water and sewer. The bill was approved by the Planning
Commission, Budget and Finance, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical
Committees. Mr. Turner moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion
was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance authorizing
the acquisition of property by negotiation or condemnation (Proposal No. 2000M-031U-06)
for the purpose of acquiring utility easements for use in public projects of
the Metropolitan Government and specifically with relation to State of Tennessee
highway widening Project Nos. 99-SG-125 and 99-WG-117, Briley Parkway, Gallatin
Road to I-65, water and sewer. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission,
Budget and Finance, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees.
Mr. Majors moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded
and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance abandoning
the water lines and easements on Map 104-12, Parcels 307, 308 and 312 (2001M-007-10),
Project No. 99-WL-253, Belmont College water lines and easement abandonments.
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning,
Zoning and Historical Committees. Ms. Hausser moved to pass the bill on second
reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance to amend Title
17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from AR2a District
to RS7.5 District a portion of property at Franklin Limestone Road (unnumbered),
approximately 140 feet southwest of Billingsgate Road (25.32 acres), (Proposal
No. 2000Z?070U?13), all of which is more particularly described herein. The
Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee recommended deferment of the bill.
Mr. Alexander moved to defer action on the bill, the bill being requested by
Dale & Associates, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote
of the Council.

An ordinance to amend Title
17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from AR2a to CS District
(4.2 acres) and RS15 District to AR2a District (7.48 acres) property at 4032
Stewarts Lane, abutting the Nashville-Ashland City Railroad (11.68 acres), (Proposal
No. 2001Z?014U?03), all of which is more particularly described herein. The
bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical
Committee. Ms. Gilmore moved to defer action on the bill, the bill being requested
by Terry F. and Kim L. Flatt, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice
vote of the Council.

An ordinance approving a
grant in the amount of $9,200.00 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville
and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and
Recreation, for the urban and community forestry grant assistance program. The
bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Parks, Library, Recreation and
Auditorium Committees. Mr. Gentry moved to pass the bill on third reading, which
motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell,
Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan,
Campbell, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer,
Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola,
Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams,
Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).

An ordinance voiding the agreement approved by Ordinance No. BL2000?137 and
authorizing a new agreement to be entered into for Old Hickory Hills, LLC, to
pay the Metropolitan Government, Department of Water and Sewerage Services,
for operation and maintenance costs of the Old Hickory Hills pumping station
and force main for their life, Project No. 99-SL-142. The bill was approved
by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. Mr. Knoch moved to pass
the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following
vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black,
Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Stanley,
Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers,
Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins,
Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).

An ordinance authorizing
the Library Board to keep a portion of the fees generated from rental charges
for use of the facilities at the Main Library, for the purpose of maintaining
and operating these facilities. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance
and Parks, Library, Recreation and Auditorium Committees. Mr. Jenkins moved
to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and failed by the
following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Majors,
Hall, Beehan, Ponder, Shulman, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner (13); "Noes"
Briley, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace,
Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway,
Kerstetter, Williams (21); "Abstaining" Lineweaver (1).

A substitute ordinance accepting
a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Military, Tennessee Emergency
Management Agency to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County
in an amount not to exceed $58,822 for the debris removal project. The substitute
bill was approved by the Budget and Finance, Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey
and Public Works Committees. Mr. Gentry moved to pass the substitute bill on
third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote:
"Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner,
Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Stanley, Loring,
McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers,
Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins,
Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).

An ordinance accepting a
grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Military, Tennessee Emergency
Management Agency to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County
in an amount not to exceed $110,310 for the acquisition of ten residential structures
in a repetitive flood hazard area under the hazard mitigation project. The bill
was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. Mr. Hall
moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted
by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker,
Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Balthrop, Brown,
Ponder, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore,
Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter,
Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).

An ordinance authorizing
the acceptance of Contract No. 2000462 between the State of Tennessee and The
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for LP 2608, Countywide
Signal System Optimization. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance
and Public Works Committees. Mr. Gentry moved to pass the bill on third reading,
which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes"
Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall,
Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Stanley, Loring, McClendon,
Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola,
Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams,
Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).

An ordinance authorizing
the acceptance of Contract No. 2001167 between the State of Tennessee and The
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for LP 2857, bridge
over Earthman Fork Creek on Knight Road. The bill was approved by the Budget
and Finance and Public Works Committees. Mr. Gentry moved to pass the bill on
third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote:
"Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner,
Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Stanley, Loring,
McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers,
Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins,
Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).

An ordinance authorizing
the acceptance of Contract No. 2000234 between the State of Tennessee and The
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for LP 2362, Emergency
and Transit Vehicle Priority at signalized intersections. The bill was approved
by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. Ms. Hausser moved to
pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the
following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore,
Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder,
Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand,
Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter,
Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).

An ordinance authorizing
the acceptance of Contract No. 2000407 between the State of Tennessee and The
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for LP 2539, Bicycle
Facilities. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works
Committees. Mr. Gentry moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion
was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters,
Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell,
Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace,
Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander,
Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes"
(0).